Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 44

Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3460985
Grade: 44
Variation: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Model: 5
Class: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1889
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,000
Variant Est. Production: 17,000 (18S-M5-15J-ONP-U-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.)
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 1268.44G10.18S765.185M88.O124.P157.15J363
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
206.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
80.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.136%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.45% Analyzing 278 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · April 27, 2022

Serial Number 3460165 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · May 22, 2020

Serial Number 3460588 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · November 15, 2019

Serial Number 3460819 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j or 17j to 15j

Anonymous · September 29, 2014

Serial Number 3460274 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2012

Serial Number 3460985 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked G.M. Wheeler

Anonymous · April 26, 2012

Serial Number 3460211 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2012

Serial Number 3460218 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 44 Pocket Watch